“We believe it might be this additional cellular response that could potentially have the most profound impact on cancer outcomes long-term.”

While researchers say further tests are needed, the team are excited about the new findings.

Dr Patz added: “This could represent a whole new approach to treating cancer, and it’s exciting because the antibody selectively kills tumour cells, so we don’t have significant side effects to achieve tumour control.

“We believe we can modulate the immune response and let the body’s own immune system take over to either kill the tumour or keep it from growing.”

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